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Hurricane Info
NOAA Releases 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its 2019 outlook for the upcoming At- lantic hurricane season, which officially starts Saturday (June 1) and ends Nov. 30.
Experts NOAA expect a normal season predicting 9 to 15 named storms, of which 4 to 8 could become hurricanes, in- cluding 2 to 4 major hurri- canes.
Know What Each Term Means
A Hurricane: is an in- tense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with a well-defined surface circula- tion and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.
A Hurricane Watch: is- sued when there is a possibil- ity that you could experience hurricane conditions within 36 hours.
A Hurricane Warning: issued when winds of at least 74 miles per hour are expected with 24 hours or less.
2019 Hurricane Names
The names chosen hurri-
canes are recycled every five years. However, once a storm’s damage or number of deaths reach a certain threshold, that name is retired and another is chosen. The following is a list of names chosen for the up- coming hurricane season is as follows:
Dorian Erin Fernand Gabrielle Humberto Imelda Jerry Karen Lorenzo Melissa Nestor Olga Pablo Rebekah Sebastien Tanya Van Wendy
Special Items
Weather Radio, Flashlight and extra bat- teries
Cash - Banks and ATMs may not be open or available for ex- tended periods.
Keys
Toys, Books and Games Cell Phone --- fully charged
cell phone with extra battery and charger
meats, fruits, and vegetables; canned juices, staples (salt, sugar, pepper, spices, etc.), high energy foods, vitamins, and food for infants.
Change items in your survival kit every six months.
tainer
Aluminum foil
Plastic storage containers Signal flare
Paper, pencil
Needles, thread
Medicine dropper
Shut-off wrench, to turn off Household gas and water Whistle
Plastic sheeting
NOTE:
Water can be purified by adding 16 drops of bleach (plain) to one gal- lon of water
Emergency Contact Information System
The new emergency con- tact information system (ECI) implemented by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles allows Florida motorists to voluntar- ily provide emergency contact information online using their Florida driver licenses or Florida identification cards.
In the event of a traffic crash, law enforcement offi- cers can use the information to notify designated contacts.
Vehicle Fuel
Tanks Filled
Make sure your vehicle has been checked for road readiness in the event you must evacuate.
Also replace tires if needed before the season starts.
Important Family Documents
Keep these records in a waterproof, portable con- tainer.
Will, insurance policies, con- tracts
Deeds, stocks and bonds Passports, social security cards Immunization records
Bank account numbers
Credit card account numbers and companies
Inventory of valuable house- hold goods
Important phone numbers Family records (birth, mar- riage, death certificates)
First Aid Kit,
Hurricane Safety
Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
Burn ointment to prevent in- fection
Eyewash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontami- nant
Dust mask
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Assorted sized sterile gauze pads
hypoallergenic adhesive tape Sterile roller bandages Scissors
Tweezers
Needle
Moistened towelettes Antiseptic
Thermometer
Petroleum jelly
Assorted safety pins Cleansing agent, soap
Latex gloves
Sunscreen
Non-Prescription Drugs Aspirin
Anti-diarrhea medication Antacid
Syrup of Ipecac (poison con- trol)
Activated charcoal (poison control)
Sanitation
Toilet paper, towelettes Soap, liquid detergent Feminine supplies Personal hygiene items Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation) Plastic bucket with tight lid Disinfectant
Household chlorine bleach
Special Needs
Medicines, And
Prescription Drugs
Checklists
Shelters
The most important thing you can do as hurricane sea- son approaches is to get your- self, your family, your pets, and your home prepared.
You should stock these ba- sics for your home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency sup- plies, and special items.
• Water --- Keep at least a (7) seven-day supply of water per person (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for each person in your household for food preparation/ sanita- tion).*
• Food --- Store at least a (7) seven-day supply of non- perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select food items that are com- pact and lightweight. Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit:
Ready-to-eat canned
Tools And Other
Hillsborough County pro- vides a shelter program for those residents requiring spe- cial medically related care. Special needs shelters will be available for persons requiring more skilled medical care than available in a public shelter, but not requiring an acute care facility such as a hospital.
If this type of extended care is needed, contact the Hillsborough Info Line at 813- 272-5900 to be considered for registration into this pro- gram.
For Pets
Note: If you must evac- uate, with the exception of service pets, pets are not allowed in shelters; make plans early
proper identification and im- munization records
ample supply of food and water; and a carrier or cage, medications, muzzle and leash
Supplies
Emergency preparedness manual
Fire extinguisher: small canis- ter, ABC type
Pliers
Tape
Compass
Matches in a waterproof con-
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